Alexis Serpico
Brick,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated aspiring school counselor with over 700 hours of experience in a middle school and high school setting. At Little Giggles Daycare and through my counseling experiences, I leveraged my problem-solving and communication skills to adapt teaching strategies, enhancing student learning and satisfaction. My leadership in collaborative projects and dedication to creating a supportive environment underscored significant achievements in student progress and parental engagement, showcasing my ability to meet diverse needs effectively.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Middle School Counseling Intern
Veterans Memorial Middle School
Brick, NJ
01.2025 - Current
- Evaluated students' academic and career plans to assist in setting realistic goals.
- Individual and group counseling on study habits, course selection, and academic planning, to ensure they are on the right track for success.
- Assisting students in developing social skills, managing peer relationships, and coping with personal issues.
- Providing support and intervention in cases of bullying, family issues, or other crises.
- Attending 504 and IEP meetings
Pre-K Teacher
Little Giggles Daycare
Point Pleasant, NJ
11.2018 - Current
- Adapted instructional techniques according to student learning styles and progress.
- Communicated with parents regularly to maintain student progress, schedule meetings, and increase overall student happiness.
- Encouraged parent involvement by providing feedback on student achievement at conferences or meetings.
- Observed children for signs of illness, injury, emotional disturbance, learning disorders, and speech problems.
- Encouraged collaboration among peers through cooperative learning activities.
- Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
High School Counseling Intern
Brick Memorial High School
Brick, NJ
09.2024 - 12.2024
- Attended meetings related to school safety initiatives such as bullying prevention programs.
- Counseled students regarding variety of social, educational and interpersonal issues.
- Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and developed intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Created and gave presentations to students about college.
- Helped students with academic planning, college applications, and career advice.
- Working with teachers, parents, and other staff to support student success and address any concerns.
- Helped with testing such as the PSAT
High School Counseling Intern
Brick Township Highschool
Brick , NJ
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Observed students during classroom activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior and social development.
- Conducted assessments of student's academic performance and created plans for improvement.
- Facilitated conflict resolution and peer mediation sessions to promote a positive school environment.
- Assisted in the development of intervention strategies for students with special needs.
- Supported the implementation of 504 Plans and IEPs as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ05-2022
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Communication skills, such as active listening and collaboration
- Problem-solving skills, such as assessing situations and developing effective interventions
- Organizational skills
- Leadership skills
- Understanding perspectives
- Creating a nonjudgmental environment
Certification
- Harassment and Bullying for Administration and Leadership Certification
- NJ Certified School Counselor (in progress)
- CPR certification
Accomplishments
- Dean's List 2021-2023
- Employee of the Month
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility
Timeline
Middle School Counseling Intern
Veterans Memorial Middle School
01.2025 - Current
High School Counseling Intern
Brick Memorial High School
09.2024 - 12.2024
High School Counseling Intern
Brick Township Highschool
01.2024 - 05.2024
Pre-K Teacher
Little Giggles Daycare
11.2018 - Current
- Harassment and Bullying for Administration and Leadership Certification
- NJ Certified School Counselor (in progress)
- CPR certification
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
Georgian Court University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Psychology
Georgian Court University
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